13. EV facility intumescent applicator overcomes record-breaking rainfall (Feat. Jeffrey Lagendyk)
6 months ago
After some time off the air, The Red Bucket returns with a narration of a complex electric vehicle (EV) facility construction project in Canada, with Jeffrey Lagendyk of Nor-Lag Coatings helping tell the story. The project included applying intumescent fireproofing under tight deadline pressure in foul weather. Paul introduces a new voice to the podcast.
- 00:00 – Intro
- 03:10 – Setting the scene in Becancour, Quebec
- 05:55 – Record-breaking rain
- 08:05 – Immediate impacts to application schedule
- 09:08 – Ripple effects
- 11:50 – Benefits of single-component application
- 13:08 – Qualities of Thermo-Sorb VOC
- 14:24 – A hybrid shop + field application approach is ideal for fast-track EV facility construction
- 18:19 – Ways applicators are valuable resources during pre-construction
- 20:25 – Did Nor-Lag finish on time?
- 21:59 – The four questions (non-technical)
- 26:11 – Closing remarks